4.8

Adam Lorentz

Business Management - Seneca Polytechnic

4.8
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
95%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

95%

Would Retake

83

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Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

Take him if you want a 4

SMS202 - 5.0 rating

The best professor for teaching excel Very straightforward with you Provide updated marks every 2 weeks Provide extra study material to practice and understand the subject

SMS202 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

66%

Textbook Required

6%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 64 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (29)
A (28)
Not sure yet (11)
Grade Distribution
A(57)B(1)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 75 reported grades
A+: 29
A: 28
Not sure yet: 11
B+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (35)
Respected (31)
Gives good feedback (24)
Amazing lectures (18)
Hilarious (16)
Group projects (16)
Inspirational (14)
Clear grading criteria (13)
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Reviews (83)
5.0
3.0
SMS202
Mar 22, 2015

Had this professor last semester and he was great. Took the time to explain each lesson and was quick to respond over email. I will tell you to listen to his advice about the assignments and what your final mark will be.

5.0
2.0
SMS202EE
Mar 23, 2015

I am new to excel and he was good. Helped me when I ask questions.

5.0
3.0
SMS202
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2015

I had no clue how to use excel before this class. Now Im able to create graphs, budgets and it helped me in other courses. He is a good teacher and I agree about his 'do the assignments' comment.

5.0
1.0
SMS202
Dec 7, 2015

Always on point. Helpful

5.0
3.0
SMS202
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2016

great prof who actually knows what he is talking about. very helpful during the semester

5.0
1.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2016

Top-notch teacher. Can successfully turn a non-tech savvy 80 year old coma patient into the next Bill Gates. Take him if you want a 4.0

5.0
1.0
SMS202
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2016

The best professor for teaching excel Very straightforward with you Provide updated marks every 2 weeks Provide extra study material to practice and understand the subject

5.0
3.0
SMS202
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2016

had to retake this course and he is the reason why I passed this semester the lessons were more interesting which made me want to do the assignments

5.0
3.0
SMS202
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 10, 2016
Would take again

This professor so made my summer and finally got me to understand excel13!!

CARES ABOUT STUDENTS
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
SMS202
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

Fantastic... just knows his stuff and will help.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SMS202
Mar 30, 2017
Would take again

went from no experience in excel to making graph and using formulas. He is really helpful.

Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
SMS202
Apr 15, 2017
Would take again

Cares for his students. Will assist you if you need help and go over things more than twice if students are having trouble. Assignments are easy if you attend class. Doing the assignments help you a lot for the tests.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
1.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

Adam is very helpful and caring, he emphasizes the important concepts and relates the stuff you learn to the real world

Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
SMS202
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2018
Would take again

Adam saved my semester as it was so difficult coming back from the strike. He reviewed all of our old lessons when we came back and then took his time with new ones. Provided really great reviews before each test and always took up previous homework to know where you went wrong. Very helpful and a great professor!!!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

He is a good teacher, makes a material very easy to understand, a lot of assignments that will help you to increase the grade. Not a tough grader, always gives partial marks just for trying.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Would take again
5.0
3.0
SMS333
Apr 9, 2018
Would take again

he is awesome teacher. he is very caring and responsible.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A-
Aug 12, 2018
Would take again

Attendance is not mandatory but its better that you come to class and listen to his lecture. He explains things and makes everything easier. Just do all of your labs and quizzes and you will ace this class

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
SMS202
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 19, 2018
Would take again

Very kind professor I meet. Every time I have problem he saved me. He course amazing.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ITA221
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2018
Would take again

A great professor who helped me get through microsoft products which I knew very little about. I didnt have alot of confidence when I started the course but he helped me alot to where I know how to use excel, powerpoint, pivottables and office 365 quite well. Very happy he helped me in this course.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
3.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2018
Would take again

Had this professor in the summer, lectures were always entertaining with his stories from his past work experience. I liked that it was not just another textbook course. Would take another class with him.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2019
Would take again

Great prof, enjoyed the course. The tests were the hardest part of the class. Good stories to go with the lectures and the group work was not too difficult.

Hilarious
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2019
Would take again

He is so nice and the best teacher

Gives good feedback
Respected
Group projects
5.0
1.0
CSS300NFF
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 11, 2019
Would take again

Best professor in Seneca. Guys take this teacher you will learn something. He always give his examples while giving lecture. Best... best.... best teacher

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
5.0
3.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2019
Would take again

This professor was amazing, would easily take him again in another course.

Respected
Inspirational
Group projects
5.0
3.0
CSS300
Grade: A
May 8, 2019
Would take again

He is a great teacher, want to take his course in the future. He explained the assignments very clearly. He is patient and responsible.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CSS300
Grade: A+
Sep 4, 2019
Would take again

Amazing professor who brought in real life experiences to the lessons. Thankfully was not a straight out of the textbook course.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2019
Would take again

This professor is amzing, i mean he is understanding. Prior to every class he expalin everything about the subjects. Great to have in future courses.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2019
Would take again

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!! just come to class do exactly what he asked and you are getting an EASY A

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

he is sooooo nice

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CSS300
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Loved this prof and the course. I didn't think you could actually learn about customer service but he was able to make it happen. Some of his best lectures were the ones that were even off topic to the lesson - credit score, scanning code of practice and privacy protection. Take this professor if you want a good grade and learn at the same time.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
SMS333
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2019
Would take again

Really nice and caring professor, explains the course materials step-by-step and makes sure everybody understands before moving on. He walks around just to make sure everybody is on the same page. 100% recommend taking his class!!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2020
Would take again

He is Great!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
SMS333
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2020
Would take again

Great professor! His lectures are amazing and clear. He is very caring towards students and always willing to help.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
SMS333
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2020
Would take again

I really didn't understand how to use a lot of microsoft office products before taking this course. Adam really took the time to explain each lesson to me and would even walk around the room to help students when they needed it as well. I went from knowing little to now looking forward to my next excel course. Must have prof!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CSS300
Grade: A+
May 1, 2020
Would take again

BEST PROFESSOR EVER!! I loved prof Adams lectures as he made the course very interesting and he really helped us get through the last few weeks which were fully online. I really appreciated the time he gave to us and his focus on our mental health. MUST HAVE PROF!!!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
SMS202
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2020
Would take again

Professor Lorentz was so helpful this semester. I was very worried about online courses but he really helped me through the course material in the live stream sessions. I wasn't very confident with Office products going into this course but I now feel really good about them going into next semester. I hope I can have another class with him.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ITA221
Sep 16, 2020
Would take again

So kind, friendly and fun teacher!

5.0
3.0
SMS310
Dec 1, 2020
Would take again

Adam is a nice professor. He is well prepared, gives clear announcements, and his explanation will make you understand much easier. Also, his class is fun, not too long, and he only explains the important things you should know. I was having a hard time with these online classes, but he has helped us to study well. I highly recommend his class!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
SMS310
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

He is very caring. If you do the work you get a good mark. Dont expect him to give you free marks if you dont do the work!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SMS310
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2021
Would take again

2020 was a horrible year for me and probably most of us. Without Professor Lorentzs help I would not have passed his course or maybe not even made it through the semester. I was truly very fortunate to have his class and was able to learn alot. I will definitely take any of his courses again!!!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CSS300
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2021
Would take again

I really enjoyed Adams class and found that it was the best online class I had this semester. He made it very easy to understand what was needed in the course and was available any time I had a question. I did appreciate the help he put into his classes for myself and other students and I even learned a few new things about customer service. ����

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
SMS202
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Not fun

Gives good feedback
Group projects
1.0
5.0
SMS202
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Short lectures, group projects.

Group projects
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
SMS202
Grade: A-
Apr 14, 2021
Would take again

I don't know why somebody mark red to him. He is a good teacher. He didn't put any group project in SMS202, he was funny sometimes, but other times was teaching the student. Easy work on SMS202, and i will go to CSS300 and still Adam Lorentz.

5.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2021
Would take again

I just finished SMS202 and Professor Lorentzs classes were great. I learned alot from him, his classes were one that I actually wanted to attend and not too challenging at all. I really liked the reviews he would provide us before each test and was available when I had questions. I would definitely take him again.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2021
Would take again

Great prof, easy class, no textbook and everything was online. His lectures were good and was able to ask questions. I liked that I could work ahead to balance out my other courses. Hope to have him again in another course.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

Excellent prof who made his online course sooooo much more manageable compared to some of the other courses I have. His tests weren't too bad and straight from his lectures or textbook. Group work was actually fun as I got to meet new people and Professor Lorentzs gives a lot of time between each part. Would take him again if I was able to.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Group projects
5.0
1.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

Great prof, easy class. Just attend and hell show you what you need to know.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
2.0
5.0
SMS202
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Class was short and fine. Test was tricky sometimes, and he gives group project

Test heavy
Group projects
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2021
Would take again

Loved this professor. Adams classes were fun, easy to understand and was available when you needed him. Workload was reasonable ton better than my other courses and I actually learned a lot about MS Office even though I thought I knew enough. Highly recommend.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
SMS202
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2021
Would take again

With COVID and then online learning I really struggled this semester with my courses. I truly wasn't sure how I was going to make it these last few months. I know Adam is professor but he treated me like a human being and not just a student number. He cared about my mental health and I am here writing this because of him. Thank you Prof Adam!!!

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
CSS300
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2021
Would take again

Very Generous grader! Lectures are amazing! Very helpful and always available by email. Don't wait to take his classes because seats will fill up very quickly. I recommend him for SMS 202 and SMS 310 as well.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CSS300
Grade: A+
May 4, 2021
Would take again

I had this prof twice and loved this classes. Not too hard, standard amount of work to complete and cares about you. I am hoping to have him again this Summer if he is teaching one of my next courses.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
May 5, 2021
Would take again

Professor Lorentz was amazing, must have!!!!!!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
SMS202
Grade: B+
May 5, 2021
Would take again

Really liked this professor. I struggled with computers and was worried about this course but Adam really helped me throughout the semester. I appreciated that he would always answer questions live in class and didnt mind being interrupted. Im much more confident now with Microsoft Office than I thought I ever would have been before the semester.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
May 8, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Adam Lorentz was amazing, always happy to answer questions and tries to explain in detail.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
May 15, 2021
Would take again

Absolutely the best prof ever!!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
CSS300
Grade: A+
May 15, 2021
Would take again

Had this prof twice this semester... still the best prof ever!!

Gives good feedback
Group projects
Caring
5.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
Jul 20, 2021
Would take again

Amazing prof, very helpful, and cares about his students.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
SMS310
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Just choose him over any other professor. Come to the class, you will enjoy it. If you just pay attention to his classes all quizzes are easy to do and he records his classes so you will be able to watch them and able to do all the assignments. Just take him. It was the most relaxing class in my whole semester.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Sep 30, 2022
Would take again

best professor I had in Seneca

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
SMS202
Grade: A
Mar 16, 2023
Would take again

I am attending SMS202 LAST semester with Prof. Lorentz. I must say he is the best professor I came across. The lectures are amazing, informative and fun. Got to know a lot about the business world, and importance of Microsoft Excel. I highly recommend to take him as your professor and I am sure you won't regret. Thumbs up!!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
SMS310
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

Professor Lorentz is legitimately a great professor whose a nice person and taught us like people. He would make lectures feel like a conversation and not just regurgitating preused material. I could ask a question and he would answer it and show us all how to find a solution to the problem so that we all learned to not make the same mistake. 10/10

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

Best professor I ever experienced. Flat out I just loved his class. Cares about students and helps you understand what you are learning. There is group work which I was nervous about but he supported ours and helped when we had a major disagreement. I can say that I learned more about customer service than I ever expected to have.

Group projects
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
5.0
SMS202
Grade: A+
Jul 19, 2023
Would take again

Very good professor

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
CSS300
Grade: A
May 26, 2024
Would take again

I enjoyed CSS300 with prof Adam. He taught well and helped during lectures. Group work was a lot of the course but he made it easy to understand what he wanted. I was amazed that what I learned in class made sense when I went to work. Hope to have again in another class.

Group projects
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
SMS310
Grade: B+
Aug 6, 2024
Would take again

The professor is so good, I recommend you join in person course, you can leaning everything. Every week you need to finish online quiz, it is easy, and you also can do quiz long time, it is very helpful,m the homework is not heavy, choose he is so prteey lucky.

Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
CSS300
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 13, 2024
Would take again

would definitely recommend taking this proffesor very generous and his classes are easy to understand and quizzes and test are easy and direct .

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
CSS300
Grade: A+
Aug 26, 2024
Would take again

HIghly suggested. I learned a lot in his course. He is very considerate and makes his students' lives easier.

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SMS310
Grade: B+
Aug 28, 2024
Would take again

One of the best and approachable Professor in Seneca.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
CSS300
Grade: A+
Sep 10, 2024
Would take again

Take his class at all costs. Adam has been the best professor for me at Seneca and I was able to be in two of his courses for my program (SMS310). You will literally will want to listen to his lectures as he explains the material in a way that makes sense. Group work wasn't bad and tests are fairly easy. Helps he is also easy on the eyes. Enjoy!

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SMS310
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2024
Would take again

He's a very kind professor and genuinely wants his students to succeed.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
SMS310
Grade: A
Sep 18, 2024
Would take again

One of the best professors at Seneca, very informative and caring. I would take his classes again.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
CSS300
Grade: B
Nov 13, 2024
Would take again

He is so good, you can get a great grade, and also get new knowledge, the assignment is not difficult.

Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

I definitely would recommend taking his class. He truly cared about his students.

Group projects
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BAN140
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2025
Would take again

Really great prof as I have never used Tableau before and taught me how to use it. Very clear on how to use software and made the group work fairly straightforward. Would take again if I can.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
SMS310
Grade: A+
Aug 26, 2025
Would take again

I failed this course twice before and then I finally had Adam as a prof. I'm not bad at computers but just needed the course to be explained clearer and have it be relevant to a real job. Adam did all of this for me and would recap parts of it when a student didn't understand it. Passed this course with an A+ and thankful I had him as a prof.

Inspirational
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Aug 26, 2025
Would take again

This was a great course and loved how he made it interesting on topics that I originally would have seen as basic. Group work wasn't that hard and the tests were open book. Definitely happy how it all turned out.

Group projects
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
CSS300
Grade: D+
Dec 4, 2025

All assignments were group-based for the entire semester, and students could not change groups. If the group was uncooperative, it became very stressful. The topic also stayed the same, which felt repetitive. Only a few companies were allowed, limiting learning and real-world relevance.

Group projects
5.0
2.0
CSS300
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

Absolutely loved this class. Workload is very manageable and Prof Adam is available to always help. Tests are not hard as they are open book, weekly chapters are short and group work was fairly easy. I appreciated his lectures as it made coming in worth it as he made the lesson more real and personal. Highly recommend if you can take his class.

Group projects
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BAN140
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2025
Would take again

Amazing professor. Never used Tableau before and was able to really understand it through his lectures. The workshops are very easy to do as he provides step by step instructions. The milestones are a lot of fun and one part of the course I really enjoyed. If you are in the BAN program, take his course, you won't regret it!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CSS300
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

Professor Adam Lorentz is truly professional, very polite, caring, generous, kind and organized, which makes students feel comfortable in his class. He provides efficient communication, including quick support with technical issues. I highly recommend him.

Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BAN140
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2025
Would take again

I have never used Tableau before and the BAN program was very intimidating the first semester. I did enjoy it but all of these programs at once felt like too much. But in my BAN140 class, Prof Adam helped me really understand how to use the app and how to understand what the data was telling me. I am really looking forward to my next semester now.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

66%

Textbook Required

6%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 64 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (29)
A (28)
Not sure yet (11)
Grade Distribution
A(57)B(1)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 75 reported grades
A+: 29
A: 28
Not sure yet: 11
B+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (35)
Respected (31)
Gives good feedback (24)
Amazing lectures (18)
Hilarious (16)
Group projects (16)
Inspirational (14)
Clear grading criteria (13)
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Ratings by Course

SMS202EE

5.0

(1)

SMS333

5.0

(4)

ITA221

5.0

(2)

CSS300NFF

5.0

(1)

SMS310

5.0

(10)
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Difficulty by Course

BAN140

2.7

SMS202

2.5

SMS310

2.3

CSS300

2.2

SMS202EE

2.0

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